From Lescun to Lhers via the Chemin de Petraube

Start from the village of Lescun (or the Lauzart campsite).

(S/E) From the War Memorial, head due south along Rue d’Espagne (GR®10). At the very end, turn left onto Route de Lanedert for 50 m.

(1) Turn right onto the D340 and cross the Gave de Lescun via the Pont du Moulin.

(2) Continue left along the D340 until you reach the sharp right-hand bend.

(3) Leave the D340 and continue straight ahead, due east, along the Chemin de Petraube (Lescun to Lhers). The start of the path is just below the road, to the left of the gate

(4) Join the D340 (Route du Col d’Ansabe) again and follow it to the left for 300 m, passing Ferme Rachou on your right.

(5) Turn right onto the track (Chemin d’Ourbiet) and, after 100 m, rejoin the old Chemin de Petraube (Lescun to Lhers) on the left (cairn). Cross the Torrent de Labrénère above the EDF water intake, then pass through the beautiful forest opposite the village.

(6) At the fork, take the path on the right (cairn), which winds round and joins the edge of the Lhers plateau

(7) Turn right, heading south-west, to climb up this plateau and reach a junction with the GR®10.

(8) Turn right and continue to follow the GR®10 all the way, then return to the road junction at Pont du Moulin.

(2) Carry on straight ahead. The return journey follows the GR®10 in the opposite direction to the outward route, back to the village (S/E).

The first part of the path may be overgrown with ferns and brambles, particularly in spring: please feel free to bring a pair of secateurs to help with the maintenance.